Executive Strategy & Governance Lead

Reed Talent Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Midlands Growth Company is seeking a Strategic Support Manager to work with the Chief Executive and Leadership Team, ensuring briefing, governance, and strategic delivery across priority initiatives. You will coordinate across senior stakeholders, prepare briefing materials, and help translate strategy into action.

You’ll build trusted relationships with public, private and academic partners, support corporate planning, and drive delivery of WMGC’s growth agenda in a high-profile,

Qualifications

• Experience working with senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with independence to make informed decisions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing high-quality reports, board papers, presentations and briefing documents.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive strategic support to the Chief Executive and Leadership Team.
• Prepare briefing papers, reports, presentations and materials for key meetings.
• Attend meetings, record decisions and ensure actions are followed through to completion.
• Support governance processes and organisational decision-making.
• Coordinate leadership activity with Executive Assistants and ensure priorities are managed.
• Act as a key connection between the Leadership Team and colleagues across WMGC.
• Monitor regional and policy developments impacting WMGC's activities.
• Support cross-organisational projects and strategic initiatives with research and delivery support.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across public, private and academic sectors.
• Collaborate with Extended Leadership Team to drive alignment and organisational effectiveness.

Skills

Experience with senior leaders

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Written and verbal communication

Reports and briefing

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multi-stakeholder environments

Credibility and influence

Collaboration across teams

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Job description

West Midlands Growth Company is seeking a Strategic Support Manager to work with the Chief Executive and Leadership Team, ensuring briefing, governance, and strategic delivery across priority initiatives. You will coordinate across senior stakeholders, prepare briefing materials, and help translate strategy into action.

You’ll build trusted relationships with public, private and academic partners, support corporate planning, and drive delivery of WMGC’s growth agenda in a high-profile,